Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (AMEX: VWO) is an exchange-traded fund listed on NYSE Arca, trading at $60.16 (about ₹5,768 a unit) as of 25 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.06% and holds 5,942 securities. Indian residents can buy VWO through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$59.92
Today's high
$60.37
52 week low
$52.20
52 week high
$61.54
VWO opened at $60.07, closed previously at $59.87, and has traded between $52.20 and $61.54 over the past 52 weeks.
About
This ETF is designed to invest in equities of companies situated in developing economies worldwide, including notable markets such as China, Brazil, Taiwan, and South Africa. Its primary objective is to closely mirror the performance of the FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap China A Inclusion Index. While this investment offers significant potential for capital appreciation, it also entails considerable risk; its market value can experience greater fluctuations compared to equity funds that focus on more established economies, like the United States. Consequently, it is best suited for investors with a long-term investment horizon. To ensure diversification, and pertaining to 75% of its total assets, the fund typically refrains from purchasing more than 10% of an issuer's voting shares or dedicating over 5% of its total assets to any single issuer's securities. An exception to these guidelines is permitted if required to align with the composition of its target index. Furthermore, these concentration restrictions do not extend to obligations issued by the U.S. government or its agencies.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.06%
Assets (AUM)
$168.5B
Holdings
5,942
NAV
$60.29
Avg. volume
—
1-year price change
+12.34%
5-year price change
+18.75%
Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
VWO holds 5,942 securities in total. These 10 are 28.9% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Sectors
Countries
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How to buy VWO from India
Indian residents can buy VWO units through Paasa in three steps. Funds leave India under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the units are held in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Open your Paasa account
KYC takes a few minutes: PAN, Aadhaar and address proof. Your brokerage account is opened in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Add funds from your Indian bank account
Remit up to $250,000 a year under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme. Your bank converts the rupees to US dollars at its rate on the day you remit.
Search VWO and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, VWO, on NYSE Arca, and place your order. Fractional units are available and there is no minimum trade size, so you can buy by amount.
Read the full guide: how to invest in VWO from India
Trading and taxes when buying VWO from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 9:30 am – 4:00 pm ET
- LRS limit
- $250,000Per financial year, under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Tax for Indian residents
- TCS on remittance
- 20%Collected by your bank on LRS remittances above ₹10 lakh in a financial year. The TCS is adjustable against your income-tax liability.Adjusting TCS against your tax
- Capital gains in India
- 12.5% or slab rateGains on foreign ETF units held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5% without indexation. Gains on units held for 24 months or less are short-term and taxed at your income-tax slab rate.Capital gains explained
- Dividends
- Slab rateIt pays the dividends from its holdings out to you in cash, and dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India. The US withholds tax on dividends paid to Indian residents at the treaty rate; Paasa files Form W-8BEN for you, and the tax withheld can generally be claimed as a credit in India.Dividend tax explained
- US estate tax
- May applyUS-situs assets such as US-listed shares can be exposed to US estate tax for non-US persons.US estate tax calculator
Custody. Units are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers LLC and are SIPC-insured up to $500,000 in total, including $250,000 for cash.
FAQs
What is the VWO price today?
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (VWO) last traded at $60.16 on NYSE Arca, as of 25 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET. That is ₹5,768 a unit at the 26 Sep 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does VWO trade, in Indian time?
NYSE Arca trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST, so the close lands after midnight. The window shifts to 8:00 pm – 2:30 am IST when the US is on standard time. Orders can only execute during that window.
How big is VWO, and what does it cost to hold?
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF manages about $168.5B. Its expense ratio is 0.06% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2005.
What are VWO's largest holdings?
The top three are Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (14.7%), SLCMT1142 (3.2%) and Tencent Holdings Ltd (2.9%). VWO's 10 largest positions make up 28.9% of the fund.
Does VWO pay dividends?
Yes. VWO is a distributing fund and pays the dividends from its holdings out in cash. In India they are taxed at your slab rate. The US withholds 25% tax on dividends before they reach you; Paasa files Form W-8BEN for you, and the tax withheld can generally be claimed as a credit when you file in India.
How are gains on VWO taxed in India?
Units held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5% without indexation; units held for 24 months or less are taxed at your income-tax slab rate. The gain is worked out in rupees, so the currency move counts.
Can I buy fractional units of VWO?
Yes. You can buy VWO by amount rather than by whole unit, and there is no minimum trade size.
How has VWO performed?
VWO's price is up 12.3% over the past year and up 18.8% over five years. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.